Women not happy with NFL’s new bag restrictions

Going to an NFL game this fall? Looks like you’ll have to pack light, especially if you’re a woman.

NFL has announced new limits on what fans can bring into stadiums. About all that will be allowed are clear plastic bags smaller than 12 inches wide, or one-gallon Ziploc-type bags. The new policy, which is effective with preseason games, was unanimously recommended by the NFL’s Committee on Stadium Security.

“Our fans deserve to be in a safe and secure environment,”Jeffrey Miller, the NFL’s vice-president and chief security officer, told NFL.com. “Public safety is our top priority. This will make the job of checking items much more efficient and effective. We will be able to deliver a better and quicker experience at the gates and also provide a safer environment. We appreciate our fans’ cooperation.”

This is what’s allowed:

Only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches;

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags;

Small clear plastic bags roughly the size of a hand and with or without a strap or handle.

Each fan will be allowed one of those clear bags and a small clutch bag about the size of a hand. Binoculars, cameras, and smartphones will be permitted.